"why would anyone consider this cute little ground cover a weed? It isn't invasive, it fills in nicely between plants in a medium to wet garden (such as a rain garden or low-lying perennial garden) and is diminutive in size. It seems one of those filler plants that don't get the respect they deserve because they're easy to grow, do the job of filling the space and supporting the neighbors, while keeping out the weeds. Great little plant.
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Christina Pacosz

Location: Kansas City, MO

I have a no-mow, inner city yard and this plant, which I thought was a grass and am glad to learn more about its nature, will take over my yard if I allow it to do so. Once it settles in, it is difficult to uproot, so best to pull this plant as soon as it is spotted. I didn't do this last year and regret my neglect. I have a spot right up front with day lily columbine and crocus. I saw it pushing at the crocus when it came up in February. This rush, or "poverty grass" as it is sometimes called, will be allowed to grow up on another area in the yard for more of a natural type fencing now that I know it can grow 2-3 feet. I am also allowing Rose of Sharon and fall wild aster to thrive as a privacy fence. This path rush is a most welcome addition in that location and for the first time I won't hand trim it. (I usually pull it out so a plant has rarely achieved maturity. I am curious to see it in full regalia.